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KX02 XXK

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 XXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,842 miles

slight oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen within swept area, not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

exhaust system heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,792 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen within swept area, not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

exhaust system heat shield insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,512 miles

Offside front cv boot clip broken but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewalls that do not go down to cords but are very close. replacement advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,512 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front cv boot clip broken but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewalls that do not go down to cords but are very close. replacement advised

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,126 miles

coolant low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,877 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,960 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 52,987 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,987 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,625 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,904 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate cracked

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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KX02 XXK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX02 XXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX02 XXK registered?

KX02 XXK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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